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Renowned Denon performance
Advanced engineering and high-quality construction are the hallmarks of Denon receivers. The '697CI features an exclusive Denon design that isolates delicate low-level signals from the receiver's high-powered amplifier circuitry. This smart configuration helps the receiver maintain maximum signal purity and reproduce your music with enhanced clarity and precision.

Versatile connections for multi-room audio
The receiver's back panel offers enough inputs to hook up a total of six components, including a turntable, and three audio/video components. Three-room/two-source capability gives you flexible whole-house entertainment options. You can enjoy one audio or video source in your main room while housemates watch or listen to another source in two additional rooms. (You'll need amplifiers or powered speakers for the second and third rooms.) Or, if you don't need to play multiple sources simultaneously, use the DRA-697CI's extra set of speaker outputs to power an additional pair of speakers in another room. With this simpler setup, you won't need to buy a second amplifier.

iPod integration
Add the optional Denon ASD-11R to get more enjoyment from your iPod. You can listen to your digital music collection with the outstanding sound quality of the DRA-697CI and your best speakers. The dock also features an S-video output that lets you view your iPod's photos and videos on a TV. You can also use the receiver's remote to control your iPod while it's docked.

XM Satellite Radio compatibility
The DRA-397 lets you tune in traditional AM/FM radio stations and even enjoy exciting XM Satellite Radio programming on your system. Simply add an optional XM tuner kit and an XM subscription to access more than 170 digital channels of music, talk, news, and sports.

The sound solution for the less-is-more movement

On one hand, you want something that sounds much better than an iPod® or Bluetooth® speaker. On the other hand, you want something less complex than a surround sound system. You'll find your sweet spot in a stereo receiver. In addition to being easy to set up and use, many now offer Internet radio and other network music options. Add your music source and two speakers, and you're ready to relax and enjoy your tunes. You might even connect your TV for improved sound with movies and shows.

Product Research

Audio Features

Overview: The Denon DRA-697CI is
a 2-channel stereo amplifier that not only features standard audio/video
connections but also comes equipped with iPod, XM Satellite Radio and dual zone capabilities.

High-Quality Power Amplifier:
With 100 watts of power per channel (at 8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% THD), the
DRA-697CI delivers solid, reliable audio performance even when driving both A and
B speaker systems at the same time.

Signal Level Divided Construction
Chassis Design: The circuit handling low-level signals has been divided into
separate blocks to ensure that influences from these signals on each other are
held to an absolute minimum. This new chassis design, known as the Signal Level
Divided Construction (SLDC), preserves the purity of the signal, allowing it to
be reproduced with much greater fidelity and clarity.

CI (Custom Integration): Custom
Integration is Denon's certification to custom installers that models marked
with the "CI" stamp have advanced connectivity and control features often
required for custom home integration and theater applications using premium
control systems.

A and B Speakers: The receiver
is equipped with both A and B speakers. You can play either pair of speakers or
both pair of speakers at the same time.

Headphones: When you plug your
headphones into the front headphone jack of this receiver, no sound is produced
from the other speakers automatically.

Multi-Zone System: When the outputs of
Zone 2 and/or Zone 3 Out terminals are wired and connected to separate power
amplifiers installed in other rooms, different sources can be played in rooms
other than the Main Zone in which this unit and the playback devices are
installed. Not only can you supply audio into another room, Zone 2 and Zone 3
can also supply video into different rooms of your home. The audio and video
connections for Zone 2 and Zone 3 are composite.

Audio Connections: The
Denon DRA-697CI is equipped with the following audio inputs and outputs.

Phones (front-panel): Standard headphone
jack

CD Input: Stereo RCA jacks

CD-R/Tape Input/Output: Stereo
RCA jacks

Speakers: Binding post outputs for front A and front B speakers
(not 5-way, because a plastic collar prevents their use
with spade lugs and they are positioned too far apart to be used with dual
banana plugs)

Subwoofer Pre-Out: Mono
RCA connection for a powered subwoofer

Main In: Stereo RCA
connection used to accept signal from a pre-amp

Pre-Out: Stereo RCA
connection used to send signal to a power amp

Pure Direct: This mode
reproduces the sound with extremely high quality. The audio signals do not pass
through the tone circuits and the display is turned off so these components
cannot affect the audio signal.

Loudness: You can turn the
loudness function on when listening to music at low volume. The loudness feature
enhances the low and high frequencies at low volumes so you can enjoy your music
at any volume level.

Bass/Treble Control: You can
adjust the Bass and Treble control independently from -10 dB to +10dB.

Tone Defeat: Turn the Tone
Defeat feature "On" if you do not want the Bass and Treble to be adjustable.

Speaker Level Adjustment: You
can adjust the sound level for the left and right speaker and the subwoofer
individually from -12 dB to +12 dB. This is helpful when one of the speakers is
further away from the listening location than the other.

Muting: You can turn the sound
completely off temporarily to your speakers by selecting the Mute function.

Auto Preset Memory: This unit
is equipped with a function for automatically searching for FM broadcast
stations and storing them in the preset memory.

Preset Memory: You can store up
to 56 broadcast stations. The stations are separated into 7 groups; 8 stations
per group (A to G).

Simultaneous Recording: The
signals of the source selected with the Input Selector are output simultaneously
to the CD-R/Tape and VCR REC OUT terminals to make recording through the
amplifier simple.

AC Outlets: 3 switched AC outlets,
maximum total 120W 1Amp.

Last Function Memory: This unit is equipped with a last function memory, which stores the input and
output setting conditions as they were immediately before the power was switched
off.

Back-Up Memory: The unit is
also equipped with a back-up memory. This function provides approximately one
week of memory storage when the main unit's power switch is off
and the power cord is disconnected.

Video Features

Audio/Video Connections:
The Denon DRA697CI is equipped with the following audio/video inputs and outputs.

DVD/VDP Input: Stereo
RCA jacks and RCA composite video jack

V.Aux Input: Stereo
RCA jacks and RCA composite video jack

VCR Input/Output: Stereo
RCA jacks and RCA composite video jacks

Phono Input: Stereo RCA
jacks with ground screw

Monitor Output: RCA composite video jack

Video Select Function: This
function allows you to select a video source, and then select an alternate audio
input source.

Dimmer: You can adjust the
brightness of the display in three steps. The display can also be turned off.

Remote
Control

Main Remote Control: The
supplied IR wireless remote is a multibrand remote that can be programmed to operate other
manufacture's equipment such as CD player, Tape player, VCR, DBS/Cable, DVD or
TV. You can use the main remote to also operate Zone 2 and Zone 3.

Zone 2/3 Remote Control: The
receiver also features an independent IR wireless remote control for Zone 2 and
Zone 3 operation. Because the remote is an IR type remote, you must install IR
emitters that plug into the DRA697CI for the remote to be operational.

Remote Range: Both remote
controls are IR so you must point the remote at the remote sensor. The remote
control units can be used from a distance of approximately 23 feet at a
horizontal angle of up to 30 degrees with respect to the sensor.

Punch Through Function: This
feature allows the remote to operate the Play, Stop, Pause and Search functions
for a CD, DVD, Tape, MD, or VCR when the remote is in the TV or DBS/Cable mode.

Room-to-Room Remote Control
with Remote In/Out Terminals: External
remote control equipment including IR re-transmitters and IR remote receivers,
such as Denon's separately available C-616/617S/617W/618 IR devices, can be
connected to the DRA-697CI's IR remote input and output terminals.

Add-on Devices

XM Satellite Ready: The optional XM Direct 2 Home Tuner
(220XHD2H1, sold separately) lets you enjoy XM Satellite Radio through the
XM-ready receiver. Simply connect the XM Direct 2 Home Tuner to the XM jack on
back of the receiver, place and aim the included antenna for optimum reception,
and you are ready to start enjoying commercial-free music, plus live sports,
news, talk, and exclusive entertainment.

Note: In addition to the XM Direct 2 Home Tuner and the
XM-ready receiver, you will need a subscription to XM Satellite Radio to
receive XM programming.

iPod Ready: When using a compatible iPod you must connect
the iPod Control Dock (033ASD11RK
or
033ASD51N, sold separately) to the Dock Control jack on back of
the receiver with a mini-jack cable and assign the iPod to any Audio input on
the amplifier. The iPod can be controlled using the buttons on the main unit and
the remote control unit. The remote will control the following functions of the
iPod in Browse Mode - Play/Stop, Fast Forward/Reverse, Track Search, Repeat
(single/all tracks), Shuffle (song/album) You can also view photo and video data
stored on a compatible iPod on your TV screen through the monitor output of the
receiver.

Note: Your iPod must be equipped with slideshow/video
function capability and the receiver must be connected to your TV through
the monitor out for the video/photo function to work.

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Did Not Last Long

It burned out in about 6 months on my high end bookshelf speakers. Light codes indicate that it must be professionally repaired. I tried the factory resets, etc anyway, to no avail. I'm annoyed that my Denon could not handle being pushed hard about 3 days (3hrs each day) a week for 6 months. Since then, I purchased another amp from crutchfield by a brand that starts with "M" and so far so good!

Pros:Very good sound, feels heavy for the size which I like.

Cons:Distorts a lot at higher levels, so I could only push it to about 80% which is pretty loud for my smaller room size, does not last long if pushed hard.

didnt last

Written By John B, South MS on Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Bought home stereo package from dealer who suggested Denon. The 2year warranty expired in March and the unit quit working in April. It would power on then just turn its self right back off. We probably used the whole house stereo once a month for parties otherwise the unit was off. Hard to believe this thing would not last forever even much just 2 years with limited use. We were told a repair would be 450. What the heck could cost 450 to fix? Yuck!

Music Enthusiast

I have just ordered a whole new stereo from Crutchfield and I expect it to be a lifetime investment that I can add on to. My receiver choices were limited to two channel stereo, since I use this system almost exclusively for music. From years of experience and listening to literally hundreds of music systems, I only considered Denon, Marantz, and Onkyo. After countless hours of research, and with the help of Crutchfield representative Bill (digging for answers of dozens of hard questions), I settled on the Denon. Denon was the only receiver I considered that had a loudness filter. A small detail, but since I listen to music for hours each day and ususally as background music for daily life, this feature boosts bass and treble at low volumes, to ensure a full sound spectrum at any listening level. This is ultimatly what sold me on the receiver that was delivered yesterday. In it's eight hours of use, I have tried out many of the features (but not all) and have been completely impressed. The expansion loop on the back of the unit works well to route your sound out to an equalizer and then back into the amplifier. The most useful feature is the ability to set the levels of all speakers independently. This is very useful if your favorite chair is not perfectly centered between your speakers. Denon has breathed new life into my music. I have extremely discriminating tastes and, in spite of this, I could not be happier!

DELIGHTED

Written By Art, Charlottesville VA on Wednesday, December 22, 2010

I combined this receiver with Polk TSi400 speakers, which are far from top of the line, and a Polk 8-inch woofer (free with the speakers), and it brings my classical CDs to life. The sound was accurate, enveloping and frankly moving. At high-volume I got goosebumps. This receiver allows me to notice all sorts of things: intonation issues in the orchestra, brass players breathing, articulation subtleties, and even page turning on stage. Its the next best thing to going to a live concert. I had gone a long time without good stereo equipment, and I am very pleased with my setup. If anyone is trying to decide between a Bose 3.2.1 or equivalent small speaker system, and a big reciever with floor speakers, get the big receiver!!! The Denon DRA-697CI with Polk TSi400 and 8-inch woofer .... so worth it.

Decent product.... while it worked

Written By BC, Youngstown, OH on Thursday, December 16, 2010

The other reviews covered most everything... but my big beef is with the total failure of my system for no discernible reason three years after purchasing it, one of those years being unused. No wonder they only give you a two year warranty.

Decent Receiver...

Written By Ruben, El Mirage, AZ on Sunday, December 02, 2007

First, I have to say that I've owned and listened to alot of different Denon Receivers and Intergrated Amps. I'm kind of comparing this Receiver to the others as far as this review goes. The Tuner on this model is one of the best tuners I've ever listened to, the music is very clear and well defined, and the sensetivity is pretty good aswell. It looks like Denon is cutting alot of corners on there quality features like THD levels, they are a little higher than their Receivers from a few years back and I really don't like digital volume control on stereo receivers, I just think that having to turn the volume knob 5 times to get to high party levels is kind of wimpy. Harman seems to have went that same route also as far as the digital volume. I just can't feel the power on this Receiver like the older ones. I think that the anolog volume knob is one of the big features on the older powerful Receivers, you barely need to turn the knob and your good. If your familiar with the loudness control knob on the older models, Denon no longer has that feature on any of their Receivers , If your sensetive to hissing, you will not like this Receiver, it has a hiss that is very noticable at low levels, I can here it from six feet away when the volume is all the way down. CD's sound very good if recorded very good. Overall, I think this Receiver is decent for the price I paid for it. I think alot of companys like Denon are getting greedy and giving us more junk features that most of us will never use and now are doing away with the good quality features that most us Denon fans liked on the older denon products in this price range. If you need to have that old style power Reciever in this price range get Yamaha...

Preformance as expected from Denon

I purchased this receiver to replace a twenty one year old Denon receiver that was damaged in an electrical storm. The DRA-697CI was easy to hook up and sounded GREAT! I just hope it is as well built as my old receiver which was made in Japan. (The DRA-697CI is made in China) I think you must go to the top of the line units to get a unit made in Japan. I haven't quite mastered the remote as far as programing it to control my other componets but I'm working on it! You will not be disapointed with the DRA-697CI. The folks at Crutchfield were very helpful in helping me decide on which Denon unit would work best for my existing system. Many thanks!